A Prayer List of Heavenly Thoughts/Petitions

For parents to be positive and supportive role models who strengthen children’s potential.

That any and all efforts to legalize illegal drugs will be defeated now and in the future.

That movies, television and all forms of media will give a drug-free message.

That children and families will worship regularly and learn spiritual tools to keep them drug-free and safe.

That people will speak positive, encouraging things to children and practice unconditional love.

That families will stay together strengthening their marriage and family.

That runaway children will return home and their family strengthened.

That all nations will return to a moral, healthy, family-orientated worldview.

That adults in authority working with children will set a drug-free message.

For the safety of law enforcement officers involved in drug interdiction.

For judges involved in drug-related cases to make wise decisions.

That advertisers will be responsible with their ads to steer children away from drugs.

For our land to be healed of the drug problem.

For drug dealers that they may find a healthier way of living.

For judges involved in drug-related cases to make wise decisions.

For the safety of law enforcement officers involved in drug interdiction.

For the volunteers coordinating the Red Ribbon Program that they may have the strength to continue their work and that new volunteer will step forth to help ease the burden.

That all members of the community and people of all faiths will pray for and participate in the Pray for the Children Weekend

That life in all forms will be respected

For all children of the world – Of all colors – Of all faiths, that they may find peace in mind, body and soul.

And we pray, that adults may leave us a world where we can grow up free from all forms of violence, hatred, and prejudices.

About Red Ribbon

The Northern Illinois Red Ribbon Program is an educational program that empowers our youth to take an ACTIVE role in promoting healthy lifestyles while becoming effective leaders in their respective schools and community. This, we feel, can be accomplished by strengthening the body, mind, and soul... Read More

Mission Statement

The mission of the red ribbon program is to promote a community of lifelong learners acquiring and applying knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to change behaviors that will enhance the total health of all citizens, especially our youth.